Timberwolves vs Thunder
Fri, Dec 19
Final
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(17 - 10)
112
-
107
Thunder
Thunder
(25 - 2)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 23 | 25 | 35 | 29 | 112 |
| Thunder | 33 | 18 | 34 | 22 | 107 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
26
12
3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC | #2 | G
35
5
7
Smart Game Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder has a 65% chance of winning the game
Despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the 25-2 Thunder are favored due to their elite form and Minnesota's significant backcourt injuries.
Key Analysis
- • Minnesota will be without Mike Conley, and leading scorer Anthony Edwards is questionable with a foot injury.
- • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander presents a difficult matchup for a depleted Timberwolves backcourt.
- • Oklahoma City boasts the league's top-ranked defense, allowing only 106.1 points per game.
- • The Thunder have won 17 of their last 18 games, while the Timberwolves are coming off a disappointing home loss to Memphis.
- • Oklahoma City forces the most turnovers in the league, averaging 17.9 opponent turnovers per game.
- • To win, the Timberwolves must capitalize on their rest advantage and dominate the rebounding battle against a smaller Thunder lineup.
